Category: crypto

Blockstream’s mobile wallet now allows trustless swaps between Lightning Network and Liquid sidechain using Boltz, enabling users to pay Lightning invoices with LBTC. Future updates will include on-chain swaps between Bitcoin, Liquid, and Lightning, as well as direct Lightning receiving on hardware wallets. Blockstream aims to enhance fast and private bitcoin payments.

A new Satoshi Nakamoto statue by artist Valentina Picozzi has been installed at the New York Stock Exchange, marking Bitcoin’s cultural rise. The statue is part of a global series symbolizing Bitcoin’s limited supply. As institutions accumulate millions of BTC, the NYSE placement reflects growing institutional adoption of the cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin has dropped 27% from its $125k high, but 67% of its supply is still in profit. This suggests only moderate bearish pressure, with the market showing similarities to early 2022 corrections rather than a deep bear market. A drop below the 50% profit level could increase downside risk.

XRP has completed an accumulation phase and may be entering an expansion period into 2025-2026, with technical indicators suggesting a bullish outlook. Support, RSI, and fractals are all favorable. While a slight pullback occurred, trading activity remains strong. Analysts predict potential growth targets and a breakout-backtest sequence.

BitMEX has launched a redesigned mobile app that offers access to over 80 derivatives markets, copy trading, bots, and fee-free crypto conversion. The app features gesture-based order execution, streamlined KYC, and secure deposits and withdrawals. It aims to deliver low-latency, mobile-first derivatives trading with a fresh interface.

American Bitcoin Corp. bought 416 BTC, raising its total to 4,783 BTC. The Satoshis Per Share metric increased despite the stock being 70% below its high. The company’s Bitcoin holdings come from mining and market purchases, with some pledged for financing. The company, backed by the Trump family, faces stock volatility.

CORE.3 is a risk intelligence platform that provides a Probability of Loss (PoL) score for Web3 projects, assessing operational and security risks. It uses over 100 data points across various dimensions and plans to cover 1,000+ projects. The PoL metric offers a quantifiable risk assessment, excluding subjective inputs.

CertiK emphasized the importance of trust, transparency, and resilience in web3 security at Abu Dhabi Fintech Week. CBO Jason Jiang discussed virtual asset regulation, fintech innovation, and the digital economy transformation. CertiK’s 2025 H1 Web3 Security Report revealed $2.47 billion in losses from security incidents, with wallet theft and phishing attacks as main risks. Jiang…

Revolut has integrated with Trust Wallet to allow EEA users to buy BTC, ETH, SOL, USDC, and USDT directly into self-custody wallets with zero fees under MiCA regulations. The partnership combines Revolut’s payment infrastructure with Trust Wallet’s non-custodial platform, offering instant purchases and direct transfers to self-custody wallets.

Taiwan investigates alleged TSMC trade secret leaks related to Intel and Tokyo Electron from a national security perspective, emphasizing chips as strategic assets. The probe targets compliance failures in preventing TSMC technology theft, signaling a stricter stance on semiconductor talent and data flows, with potential legal and geopolitical implications for global chip supply chains.